Lead Material Handling Engineer

Fluor Corporation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 138,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision care

Flexible spending dollars

Group registered retirement program

Parental top-up

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Fluor Canada is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to lead engineering teams in the Material Handling group for mining and metals projects. You will design conveyors, reclaim systems, and bulk material handling facilities, reviewing vendor equipment documentation and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

With 16+ years in bulk material handling and a professional engineering credential, you will mentor staff, develop study reports, and guide project budgets.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree and 16+ years of work experience in bulk material handling.
• Professional engineer certification/registration where required.
• Experience reading drawings, PFDs and P&IDs.
• Strong English communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineers and CAD designers to create facilities supporting mining projects.
• Design conveyors, calculate drives and take-up details.
• Develop material handling equipment specifications and design criteria.
• Review vendor lists, purchase orders and substitutions for technical acceptability.
• Mentor staff and manage budget and schedule across project phases.

Skills

Bulk material handling

Conveyor design

Project leadership

Mentoring

English communication

Education

Engineering degree (4-year)

Professional engineer certification/registration

Tools

Sidewinder

Newton

Job description

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

Job Description

The Material Handling group of Fluor’s Mining and Metals business line is involved in all aspects of design and mechanical engineering of large scale belt conveyors, crushing and screening stations, bulk material storage and reclaim solutions, and ship and rail loading and unloading facilities for the mining industry. The successful candidate will lead mechanical engineers and CAD designers and be responsible for creating a suitable facility which may encompass some or all of the above scopes to support clients’ Projects. This position will require understanding of bulk material handling, advanced knowledge of conveyor circuit design, and experience in studies and detailed engineering projects. Some responsibilities and tasks are as follows:

• Develop material handling design of crushing and screening facilities - select and size equipment
• Size storage stockpiles and bins and design reclaim arrangements
• Design conveyors including performing conveyor calculations and deciding drive and take-up details
• Develop and review various material handling equipment specifications, including material handling design criteria
• Review and approve vendor lists, prepare quotation requests/bid tabulations/purchase orders and review substitutions for technical acceptability
• Lead the review effort for vendor equipment documentation for purchased equipment
• Be accountable for discipline engineering budget, schedule and quality for all phases of projects
• Author trade off study reports which compare technical and commercial aspects culminating in recommendation of an option
• Participate in people development through mentoring and coaching.

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and sixteen (16) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in the area of bulk material handling engineering and design
• A professional certification or registration in a recognized professional engineer association
• Knowledge of mining material handling equipment: crushers, conveyors, screens, reclaimers, truck / rail / port / ship loading / unloading
• Experience reading drawings, PFDs (process flow diagrams) and P&IDs (piping and instrumentation diagrams)
• Ability to communicate and correspond effectively in English with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and third party consultants
• Passion to build and eagerness to collaborate and contribute in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of belt conveyor related standards and industry practices (CEMA, ISO, DIN)
• Prior experience with comminution circuits and/or port storage and ship loading
• Knowledge of belt conveyor design software; Sidewinder and Newton
• Practical field experience and/or manufacturing experience.

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.

At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.

Salary is based upon experience. Salary Range: $138,000.00 - $256,000.00

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.

Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!